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zones. The initial three involve Zephyr wreaking havoc on the environment and capturing Fire Flyers hidden beneath objects, symbolized by an orange glow emanating from the object. After collecting 50 Fire Flyers, players can choose to either continue the search for the remaining Fire Flyers or proceed to the next zone. Each zone's completion is given a score, influenced by the number of Fire Flyers collected consecutively. In addition to a score, a single Totem ascends from the ground.
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reins of the squad of Wind
Warriors. The Wind Warriors along with Zephyr and Nimbus uncover the anti-matter being known as Omegaton, whose six orbs of power were taken away from him by his enemies; flaming little creatures known as the Fire Flyers. In return for helping him regain his orbs of power, Omegaton provides the Wind Warriors with a Light Weight Object Amalgam Device (shorten as L.O.A.D. STARR) to protect them from the sun's deadly radiation.
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After completing all three zones, Zephyr must participate in a Vortex Race to create a powerful tornado capable of destroying the Totems. The race begins slowly but gains momentum over time. Completing a full circle around the map concludes one lap; after three laps, Zephyr engages in a Totem Battle.
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Omegaton - The main antagonist of the game. Omegaton is a powerful fire elemental who initially was outnumbered and weakened by his enemies where he was banished into space left to perish. However, upon being discovered by Zephyr, Nimbus, and the Wind
Warriors, Omegaton used deceptive coercion to get
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follows a group of Wind
Warriors, that is led by Captain Nimbus. The Wind Warriors are a noble group of Air Elementals given the task of providing an atmosphere on lifeless planets. Players take control of a blue spiraling Wind Warrior named Zephyr, who has been selected by Nimbus to take over the
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series. Players assume the role of Zephyr, starting as a small tornado that gradually grows by collecting objects. Players are required to stay within a shaded area at all times generated by the L.O.A.D. STARR, as Wind
Warriors will die in direct sunlight. Each level consists of sections known as
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features two endings that depend on the player's progression. In the normal ending, Zephyr, accompanied by Nimbus and the Wind
Warriors, chooses to stay on Earth to help rescue the Stone Stompers and Water Whirls banished by Omegaton. In the alternate ending, Zephyr, Nimbus, and the Wind Warriors
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Tornado Outbreak, Loose Cannon Studios and Konami Digital Entertainment put together a ten page comic that serves as a prequel to the events of the game. The comic covers the backstory and origin of Zephyr, Nimbus, and the Wind Warriors and
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American voice actors, with Mike Vaughn providing the voice for Zephyr. Actor and musician Lev Liberman voiced Nimbus, the Wind Warriors, and the Stone Stompers. Although not typically active in voice acting, Darci Morales, the game's producer, voiced the Water Whirls.
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port of the game was in consideration but was scrapped in favor of the PlayStation 3. The game was originally named
Tornado Alley and focused around the premise of causing as much destruction within a given time limit.
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Warriors - A group of unnamed, fearless air elementals appointed with the task of creating atmosphere on lifeless planets. They stand behind their leaders Zephyr and Nimbus and is willing to assist them in their
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Zephyr - The main protagonist and the leader of the Wind Warriors. Initially described as an unlikely hero, Zephyr possesses the ability to transform into a destructive tornado that can level anything in his
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Water Whirls - Described as calm and fragile creatures, the Water Whirls are female water elementals who teach Zephyr the ability to dash with the tornado, enhancing his control over his formidable power.
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Fire Flyers - A group of mischievous fire elementals who invade earth to play an endless game of hide and seek in which Zephyr, the protagonist is required to collect and transport to the L.O.A.D. STARR.
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Nimbus - A former leader of the squadron of Wind Warriors. Passing the torch onto his protégé Zephyr, Nimbus now serves as the wise second-in command lieutenant, providing guidance and support.
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Stone Stompers - Rock elementals who were banished to earth by Omegaton. They teach Zephyr the ability to Stone Stomp, a move that allows Zephyr to quickly destroy objects by pouncing on them.
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Tornado Outbreak features a variety of characters represented by the different elements.
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Development of Tornado Outbreak started in July 2006. A
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Tornado Outbreak's gameplay is often compared to the
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909:"Tornado Outbreak Review for PlayStation 3"
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1002:"Forgotten Video Games: Tornado Outbreak"
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877:April 2,
871:Archived
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800:Archived
516:GameSpot
478:GameSpot
442:Wii: 71%
440:PS3: 69%
331:Katamari
317:Gameplay
285:mission.
220:in June
214:Xbox 360
204:for the
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